Showing the 500 most recent of 2,525 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP CLIMBED ON TRUCK PLATFORM TO OPEN STORAGE SILO DISCHARGE CHUTE. ON EMP DIRECTIONS THE DRIVR MOVED THE TRUCK SEVERAL FEET TO ALIGN THE TRUCK WITH THE SILO CHUTE EMP REMAINED ATOP TRUCK. N OISE HEARD BY DRIVER EMP FOUND ON TOP OF CAB. NO EYEWITNESSES IT IS UNCLEAR HOW EMPLOYEE FELL OR WHETHER THE FALL CAUSED HIS INJURIES
April 22, 1992
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
Fatality · MACHINERY
H C Spinks Clay Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE OPERATING MOTOR GRADER EMPLOYEE BACKED DOWNHILL TO BOTTOM OF INCLINE. EMP STARTED THE GRADER UP THE INCLINE AND HAD MOVED 70 FT WHEN MOTOR QUIT AND GRADER STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, EMP JUMPED OUT THE L DOOR OF GREADER LANDING ON HIS FEET AND FALLING TO GROUND, THEN THE BACK SIDE OF BLADE HIT HIM AND THEN THE L FRONT TIRE RAN OVER HIM
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
outside foreman, leadman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
CRANE BOOM CAME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES.
A PORTION OF OVERBURDEN FELL FROM ALOADED TRUCK AND STRUCK THE VICTIM STANDING ALONGSIDE THE TRUCK BELOW THE LOAD. THE VICTIM WAS FATALLY INJURED.
April 9, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Meridian Aggregates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATOR OF PICK UP TRUCK WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN HIS TRUCK AND ANOTHER TRUCK THEN TRUCK RAN OVER OPERATOR
April 9, 1992
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · MACHINERY
S & H Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
UNKNOWN REASON FOR EMPLOYEE HAVING HIS HEAD OVER THE BOOM OF THE LEE NORSE BOLT MACHINE ADN RAISING THE BOOM CRUSHING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF WITH THE BOOM OF THE BOLT MACHINE.
April 29, 1992
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunnyside Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING ROCK FELT PAIN IN NAVAL AREA
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A METAL LID TO PUT ON CONT MINER(LID MEASURED 3'X3'X3/4") WHEN A PAIN WENT THROUGH HIS GROIN AREA. 1ST DAY OFF 05-18-92.
Gold Fields Operating Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING DIRT SAMPLES FROM DRILL DECK OF 303. THE SAMPLE BAG CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT ON LIP OF DRILL DECK. THIS CAUSED A JERK AND A SUDDEN STOP OF MOTION THIS THEN CAUSED THE EE A GROIN PU LL.
April 25, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING IN MUD AND SLIPPED STRAINED HIMSELF.
April 24, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Premium Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A ROCK TRUCK AND AS HE WAS GOING TO THE LOADER FOR A LOAD, HIS TRUCK DROPPED INTO A HOLE AND HE HIT SOLID BOTTOM AND IT JARRED HIS BACK.
Cookport Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PLACING AN AUGER ON STRING FINGER BETWEEN ABLE AND AUGER LOST END OF LITTLE FINGER ON L HAND
April 21, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING AN AIR MOTOR (47 POUNDS) WITH THE AIDE OF A SHOULDER STRAP, WHEN HE TURNED TO WALK HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER RIGHT QUADRANT OF HIS ABDOMEN.
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING A CRIB BLOCK,FELT A PAIN IN GROIN AREA.CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 4-24 -THE INJURY BEGAN TO HURT MORE.TOOK OFF WORK,WAITED AND WENT TO DR ON 4-27. DR SAID EMPL HAD RECD HERNIA FROM T HE ACCIDENT.
April 20, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUSH MATERIAL ACCUMULATED IN FRONT OF DOOR OF BY-PASS OF DUST COLELCTOR. THE AIR LOCK WAS RUNNING AND HE CAUGHT-IN HIS HEART AND INDEX FINGERS. LOST 1/3 OF HEART FINGER.
April 17, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPTYING WHEELBARROW ON MAIN FLOOR BETWEEN STANDARD CRUSHERS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT GROIN AS HE WAS LIFTING.
April 16, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Wright Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT- WHEN ROLL OF BELT FELL AND INJURED CAUGHT IT. WHENT EH LOADER BUCKET CAME DOWN ON IT.
April 15, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C E Mills Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE TAIL PULLEY ON THE YELLOW RETURN CONVEYOR WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED GETTING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TAIL PULLEY AND THE WRENCH CUTTING HIS FINGER OFF RIGHT BEHIND THE F INGERNAIL ON HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED PUMP OUT OF MUD FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA
April 14, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING IN CAB FELT PAIN AS HE PULLED HANDLE
April 13, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
54736YEE WAS BUILDING A PLATFORM ON 1B BIN AS HE WAS MOVING APIECE OF CTWALK INTO POSITION, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIKN AREA. EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOSE ANY TIKME UNTIL 7-27-92 ON 7-27-92 E 47368EE HA D AOPERATION AND IS STILL UNDER DOCTORS CARE.
April 13, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED LIFTED THE COVER ON BOTTOM DECK TABLE TO CHECK OIL. WAS NOT OILING SO HE LIFTED THE COVER OFF WHILE HE WAS DOING THIS HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT TESTICLE.
April 12, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE REPORTED HIS LEFT THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A HANGER BAR AND STRONGBACK HANDLING DEVICE.
April 8, 1992
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Coast Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO ROCKS ON FEEDER JAW OF ROCK CRUSHER WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO FLIP OVER A ROCK. PARTIAL AMPUTAION OF LEFT RING FINGER.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE ONTO A MINE JEEP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN
April 8, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
UNIT #2 #6 ENTRY WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.STEEL HUNG IN ROOF.EMPL CLIMBED ON TOP TO BETTER REACH DRILL STEEL.PLACED LEFT FOOT ON TOP OF FOOT JACK WHEN BOOM WAS LOWERED TO RECONNECT DRILL ST EEL.LEFT FOOT WAS CAUGHT UNDER DRILL HEAD ARM MASHING AND FRACTURING BIG TOE LEFT FOOT TOE WAS LATER AMPUTATED.
April 7, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN TOP AND HEAD ON 10-3B SECTION WHILE INSTLALING ROOF BOLTS. THE DISTAL END OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND WAS REMOVED.
April 6, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Frontier Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS OPERATING HIS LOADER IN WATER WITH HIS BUCKET LOWERED GOING INTO A PILE OF STONE WHEN HIS BUCKET CAME INTO CONTACT WITH A LEDGE OF SOLID ROCK. THE JOLT OF THE MACHINE THROUGH HIM F ORWARD AND TWISTED HIM. THE INJURED WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Round Mountain Gold Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROLLING OFF PC OF PIPE L MIDDLE SMASHED BY PIPE
April 3, 1992
AL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE TRAMMING INTO THE PIT THE LOADER BUCKET STRUCK A ROCK, JARRING THE OPERATOR IN THE CAB.
April 2, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJ HELPING MINER OPERATOR MOVE MINER.STOPPED MINER OPER TO TALK AND PLACED LEFT HAND ON TOP OF MINER CANOPY.MINER OPER TRAMMED FORWARD OVER A ROLL IN THE BOTTOM AND MINER TILTED FORWARD PINCH ING INJ LEFT HAND BETWEEN ROOF AND MINER CANOPY.
April 2, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ON AN INSPECTION TOUR OF BLDG 450. HE STUCK HIS FINGER INTO A HOLE IN THE HOUSING OF A SCREW CONVEYOR TO SHOW THE CAUSE OF A HOUSEKEEPING PROBLEM AND THE CONVEYOR AMPUTATED THE END OF I T.
April 1, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Blotter Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STUCK HIS HAND IN FEEDER. THE LITTLE FINGER TIP OF HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CUT OFF. HIS FINGER WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED BELOW FIRST KNUCKLE.
April 30, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
55023RAINED HIS BACK WHILE WORKING ON A SCREEN HE WAS BENT OVER USING A CUTTING TORCH.
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE SAID HE WAS INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE. WHILE TURNING AND KNEELING AT THE SAME TIME HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE DIDN'T REPORT THIS ACCIDENT TO ANYONE AND ON 5-5-92 HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR TO HAVE HIS KNEE CHECKED.
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ON WATER TRUCK FROM MUD TRAILER HE SLIPPED LOSTS HIS FOOTING & FELL TO GROUND HURTING HIS BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE A LEG JACK WHICH WAS FOULED AT #1 SHIELD WITH A ROCK BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND PAIN WAS SHOOTIN G DOWN LEG.
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE DUST BAG. HE PUT HIS HAND OVER THE POT TO CHECK FOR SUCTION AND A PIECE OF FINISHING STEEL FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S HAND.
April 30, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Coral Rock Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCKS FELL OUT OF SZHOOT HITTING EMPLOYEE IN HEAD CHEST LEFT THUMB
April 30, 1992
NM · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF WATER TRUCK AND KICKED FLEXIBLE HOSE DOWN SPOUT TO PUT IT IN HOLE ON TOP OF WATER TRUCK. HE HIT RIGHT SHIN ON RING AROUND HOLE IN TOP OF WATER TRUCK.
April 30, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeffrey Sand Company · Fall from machine
NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS.EMPL JUMPED FROM BARGE LANDING ON LEFT LEG AND INJURED KNEE. TORN CARTILAGE IN LEFT KNEE.
April 30, 1992
VA · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE THREW A TRACK SWITCH AT THE MOUTH OF 9D AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE SWITCH, THE HANDLE CAME BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE.
April 30, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS WHILE WORKING ON TOP OF WATER TRUCK HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF AND HURT HIS LEFT AHND LITTLE FINGER.EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 05-05-92.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING ON A CABLE IN ORDER TO HANG IT UP FELT PAIN IN NECK.
April 30, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DISMOUNTING FROM DECK OF A SHUTTLE CAR,SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE.
April 30, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING CABLE DOWN LONGWALL FACE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING I.NAME TO STRAIN NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.
April 30, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CUTTING A PIECE OF OLD MINING BELT WITH A KNIFE, HE CUT THROUGH BELT AND AS BELT KNIFE CAME OUT OF BELT, HE STUCK IT IN HIS LEG. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON SURFACE IN FRONT OF SHOP.
Cravat Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PULLING HOSE FROM PIT SLIPPED FELL FORWARD 8 FT ON STONE
April 30, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING WOODEN PLANKS MIDDLE FINGER ON L HNAD CAUGHT BETWEEN PLANKS FELT PAIN
April 30, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RAINING EMPLOYEE CLIMBED DOWN LADDER WHICH WAS MUDDY WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, CAUSING INJURY TO BACK.
April 30, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE MOUNTED CRANE HURRIEDLY & TWISTED KNEE & HIT IT AGAINST TIRE DAMAGE TO KNEE MINIMAL X-RAYS NEGATIVE
HELPING MINER OPER RIB ROLL STRUCK EMP
April 30, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Oracle Ridge Mining Partners · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
BIT BY RATTLESNAKE ON R LEG
April 30, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Dixie Fuel Company · Flash burns (electric)
WHILE WORKING ON SHUTTLECAR EMPLOYEE PICKED UP SHUTTLECAR CABLE AND WHILE HE WAS HOLDING IT THE CABLE FLASHED IN HIS HAND SEVERLY BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND BEFORE IT COULD GET LOOSE.
April 30, 1992
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maryland Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING DRUM OF GREASE FELT BURNING SENSATION IN L LOWER ABDOMEN
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS MOVING MINER CABLE SLACK OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST.
April 30, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Binger Quarry · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HELPING TO DISAMBLE AHYDRAULIC HOIS TWHICH HA DBEEN REMOVED FROM TRUCK WHEN A CHAIN HOOK SLIPPED OUT OF RING ALLOWING THE CYLINDER TO FALL OVER ON HIS FOOT. THE CYLINDER WAS ON G ROUND AND FELL OVER.
American Coal Resource Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN GOT OUT OF MANTRIP THERE WAS A PUMP SITTING THERE.GOT HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN FRAME OF PUMP AND FELL.
April 30, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS AIR ARCING SOME METAL PARTS(HE HAD FULL LEATHER ARMS,SHOULDER,CHEST AND UPPER BACK PROTECTION ON) WHEN A HOT SPARK GOT BETWEEN LEATHERS AND HIS CLOTHING.WHEN HE REMOVED LEATHERS A NS SHIRT HIS BACK WAS BURNED.
April 30, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ROOF BOLTING A BOLT HOLE, THE STEEL GOT HUNG IN THE HOLE. WHILE REACHING OVER THE CONTROLS TO GET THE STEEL, HE ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED THE DRILL HEAD ON HIS FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
54736YEE STATES THAT HE WAS CARRYING A SPAD HAMMER IN HIS BELT BETWEEN BELT & LEFT SIDE OF BEELY BELLY STARTED HURTING AFTER ABOUT 2 OR 3 HOURS HAD FRONT SIDE OF LOWER BACK PAIN REPORTED THIS 65008-31-92
April 30, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Bennie & Harvey Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TRUCK WHEN LOAD SHIFTED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO TURN OVER QUARTER TURN, BRUISING RIGHT SIDE AND HIP.
April 30, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
BOUNCED IN OPERATORS SEAT WHILE TRAMMING #49 SHUTTLE CAR TO THE MINER WHEN THE CAR AN OVER A BUMP IN THE RAOD HE WAS BOUNCED HIS HEAD HIT THE TOP THE CANOPY JAMMING HIS NECK.
April 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Calmat Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED REPORTED UNTIL 5-20-92. WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP ON A BACKHOE, TTHE BACKHOE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A BOTTOM DUMP TRUCK. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE THEN INJURED HIS LWOER BACK.
April 30, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bear Ridge Shops Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ROLLING UP HOSE EMPL SLID DOWN A BANK,INJURING LEFT KNEE AND HAND.
April 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Owl Rock Products · Struck against stationary object
GUARD HOOK
April 30, 1992
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS ON THE BOLKHED OF A LOADED BARGE DOWN RIVER OF THE BARGE LOADING CHUTE. THE OPERATION POSITIONED THE HEAD CHUTE FLOP GATE TO THE UPRIVER CHUTE. HOWEVER SOME COAL GOT PAST THE FLO P GATE TO THE DOWN RIVER CHUTE AND IT STRUCK THE INJURED IN THE BACK.
Dominion Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PULLING RAIL OFF CAR, CAME OFF AND CAUGHT HIS HAND.
OPER SCOOP TIES FELL ON HIM
April 30, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & T Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE WAREHOUSE,PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
April 30, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING A WATER SPRAY BAR FROM COAL SCREEN WHEN THE SPRAY BAR DROPPED DOWN STRIKING HIM ON THE LEG
April 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Azusa Rock Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE RE-HOOKING LIFTING CHAIN ON JAW CRUSHER,TOGGLE PLATE -350 LBS-ROLLED OVER ON HAND WHICH WAS UNDER PLATE TRYING TO FREE UP CHAIN. POSSIBLE BROKEN FINGERS,LEFT HAND.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A WOODEN HEADER BOARD, WHILE WALKING IN A LOW AREA OF THE MINE.
P & R Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING ON A PANEL BOARD AND A FLASH OF FIRE HIT HIM IN BOTH EYES.
DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT INJURED ON HIS BACK AND LEFT FOOT. PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT FOOT.
Davidson Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING HAMMER TO KNOCK BIT PC O F METAL BROKE OFF STRIKING H IM
Leivasy Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING A CHAIN IN THE TOOL BOX AND HE HAD TO FORCE THE CHAIN DOWN INTO THE TOOL BOX BY HITTING IT WITH HIS HAND,WHILE DOING SO HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND,THUMB AREA ON T HE SIDE OF THE TOOL BOX CUTTING HIS HAND.
April 30, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE DISMOUNTING SUCTION PIPES ON CM PUMPS THE INJURED WAS KNOCKING RUST OFF PIPE SO HE COULD CUT.WHEN AN 8" PIPE ABOVE HIS WORK POSITION FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT RIB CAGE AREA,BACK OF NECK AND MID BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER LOCOMOTIVE DRILLING OUT BROKEN BOLTS EMPLOYEE WAS IN A CRAMPED POSITION AT THE END OF SHIFT HE COMPLAINED OF BACK HURTING
April 29, 1992
AL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR SECTION ELECTRICIAN WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY ACTIVATED STAB JACK. REAR OF MINER RAISED AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN COVER AND ROOF.
INSTALLING CABLE HITCH AND KEY INTO DRILL HOLE AND GOT DIRT IN EYE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE IS CALLSIFIED AS A GENERAL INSIDE LABOR,HE WAS WORKING AS A BRATTICEMAN IN UNIT #2,HE WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING IN #3 ENTRY BETWEEN 1630 AND 1690 FT X-CUTS,AS HE WAS APPLYING THE B-BO ND TO THE FACE OF THE STOPPING SOME OF THE PLASTER GOT INTO HIS LEFT EYE,THIS CONTACT RESULTED IN THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERING A CORNEAL ABRASION TO HIS LEFT EYE.BASED ON RECENT MEDCIAL INFORMATION
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING BELT STRUCTURE FELT P AIN IN BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF OF A CONTINUOUS MINER,WHEN HE AND HIS FOREMAN PULLED A PIECE 3'X4/X10" OFF OF THE MACHINE.THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN AND TIGHTNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Gold River Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AS HE WAS PULLING THE ROPES TIGHT ON #4 BELT LINE USING A SET OF COME-ALONGS, HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE EXERTING HIS STRENGTH.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED, HE LIFTED A BELT ROLLER TO PLACE IT ON A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
April 29, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object
EMPL INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT NEXT TO RIGHT RIB AT THE FACE OF #16 RM /447' WHEN A 14" X 28" X 3" PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL OUT IMMEDIATELY BEHIND HIM.ROCK STRUCK EMPL ON NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER.
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING ON CAB OF SHUT CAR SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR TWISTED L KNEE
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mystic Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
ENTRY OF NO.4 RT HAND MAINS ROCK FALL BETWEEN ATRS AND LAST ROW OF BOLTS. ON CORNER.
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastco Mining L P · Struck against a moving object
ON WAY TO CHANGE COAL HAULER BATTERIES RUN OVER ROCK & BOUNCED HIM INTO CANOPY TOP
BUILDING STOPPING STONE FELL FROM TOP STUCK R FOREARM
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CHECKING TO SEE IF HE HAD A FULL LOAD WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK.
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON KNEES TURNING TO SIT ON SHIELD SKID FELT PAIN IN R KNEE
April 29, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ LOADING 50 LB SAND BAGS INTO BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK TO TAKE TO THE TRIPPERS TO SAND THE TRACK. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
April 29, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Star Fire Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INSTALLING A CUTTING EDGE ON BULL SCRAPER WHILE LINING UP BOLT HOLES EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE EDGE TO LINE UP THE HOLES FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK FIRST DAY OFF 06-22-92
April 29, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Architectural Aggregate Inc · Struck against stationary object
BUMPED ELBOW ON DOOR OF DUMP TRUCK. SOME SWELLING OCCURRED.
April 29, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELL 10' LANDING ON BACK.FELT ROCK IN MIDDLE OF BACK.
April 29, 1992
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF A PLANT (CAT) TRUCK, HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TIES ON A BUS.AS HE WAS TAKING TIES OFF THE STACK ONE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
April 29, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Continental Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMTPING TO OPEN A DOOR INT EH BOTTOM OF A RAILCAR SO GYPSUM COULD BE UNLOADED FROM IT. HE WAS BENDING OVER, USING A BAR TO MOVE THE CAR DOOR AND AS HE DID SO, HE ALLEGES THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, APPARENTLY AGGRAVATING A PREVIOUS INJURY WHICH WAS A BACK STRAIN THAT OCCURRED ON 1-7-92.
April 29, 1992
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RELEASING BELT SCRAPER IT CAME LOOSE CUTTING BACK OF R HAND FRACT R THUMB
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BY STAGELOADER WHEN RIB ROLLED STRIKING HIM IN BACK.EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 05-01-92.
April 29, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Edd Potter Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS MOVING ATRS BOLTER AROUND AND ATRS ON BOLTER STRUCK HIS HEAD.
April 29, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kannan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS SHOVELING BELT BENT TO PICK UP MUD AND ROCK FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
April 29, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING AND WRAPPING 1 1/2 X 8 STICKS OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES IN PREPARATION OF A BLASTING OPERATION. NITRATE GEL CONTACTED SKIN, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FEEL LIGHTHEADED AND SWEAT.
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
H & L Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BOTH LOWER LIMBS WERE INJ WHEN TRAMMING MINERFOULDED HIM IN COAL RIB
April 29, 1992
MT · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
36534SION AND STRAIN TO SHOULDER ARM AND BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THROWING SWITCH FELT POP IN L KNEE
April 29, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHEN SHE FINISHED HER WORKDAY SHE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS AND IN THAT MOMENT SHE SLIPPED AND HURT HER LEFT HIP.
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coalstrip Inc · Fall from machine
OPERATOR WAS DISMOUNTING DOZER IN STRIP PIT OFF DOZER. SLIPPED AND HURT RIGHT HIP AND RIGHT LEG.
April 29, 1992
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ CARRYING A SHIELD POWER SUPPLY BOX -70 LBS- FROM THE TAIL OF 7B LONGWALL SETUP FACE TO THE HEAD.INJ WAS LAYING IT DOWN AT 85 SHIELD WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A SPRING ROD AND FELL STRIKING LEFT KNEE AGAINST MINE FLOOR.INJ WAS CARRYING BOX IN FRONT OF HIM IN A STOOPED OVER POSITION.THE HEIGHT ALONG THE FACE VARIES FROM 5-7' HEAD TO TAIL
April 29, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hills Bentonite-A Limited Liability Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
STRAINED NECK WHEN THROWING 50 LB. BAGS.
April 29, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BOX OF RESIN AND COMPLAINED WITH HIS BACK HURTING.
April 29, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Two Rose Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ATRS HITTING R KNEE
Big Branch Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
BLET JACK BROKE PC SWUNG ON JACK CAUGHT INJ PUSHED IN SCOOP
April 29, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING S CAR IT CAUGHT BUMPER OF OTHER JARRING NECK
April 28, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Linda Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A HEAD PULLEY ON THE WET PLANT AND TO REMOVE THE BEARING EMPLOYEE HAD TO USE A COME-A-LONG.WHILE PULLING THE COME-A-LONG OVER HIS HEAD HE PROCEEDED TO PULL THE CHAIN AND REALIZED IT WAS TOO HEAVY BUT HAD ALREADY HURT HIS BACK.
Asarco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL METERING ON A CELL WHEN THE ORGANIC MATERIAL IGNITED.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Fairbanks Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING PINNER & A PIECE OF THIN DRAW ROCK (24INX32IN&2IN THICK) FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS & HIT HIM IN THE LOWER BACK
Fletcher Granite Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CAME UP OUT OF CHANNEL WITH OIL ON BOTTOM OF BOOTS AND STEPPED ON 4" AIR LINE AND SLIPPED DOWN ON LEFT KNEE.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
North Star Contractors Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROADWAYS WITH A SCOOP. WHEN THE SCOOP BROKE INTO AND THREW THE OPERATOR COMPACTMENT AGAINST THE MINE TOP.
April 28, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Shannopin Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS DISCHARGING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN SLATE FELL FROM THE BOOM HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS INSTALLED A SHORT LEVELING ARM ON THE BOOM OF A TWIN HEAD BOLTER.THE BEEN CATCHING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE BOOM AND THE LEVELING ARM.
April 28, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Southwest Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object
MODEL TEREX TRUCK. SEVERAL CONDITIONS CAUSED TRUCK TO ROLL OVER. REAR FRAME ONLY. SPEED ROAD CONDITIONS AND LOADSHIFT ALL CONTRIBUTED TO ROLLOVER.
April 28, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Oman Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING DRAGLINE WITH RIGHT FOOT DEPRESSING DRAGLINE CABLE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL JERKED UP CATCHING HIS RIGHT CALF BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND THE BOTTOM OF HIS SEAT. HE WAS DI AGNOSED BY PHYSICIAN- NO PRESSURE ON RIGHT LEG FOR A FEW DAYS PENDING RE-EXAM.
Double Camp Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPE D ON OIL
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A CAR OF CRIB BLOCKS WAS BEING UNLOADED AND ONE EMPLOYEE THREW A TIMBER AND CAUGHT INJURED MANS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN TWO CRIB BLOCKS.
April 28, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED JUST FINISHED GREASING THE PLANT. HE FIRED UP ALL THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE CRUSHER PROCEDURE. HE NOTICED THAT THE TUB ON THE SCREENING PLANT WAS NOT TURNING SO INJURED TOOK A 6 FT B AR HOOKED THE FLAT END OF THE BAR ON A BOLT AND TRIED TO HELP THE TUB ROTATE. IN DOING SO THE BAR SLIPPED, HITTING INJURED ON THE SHOULDER. THE ACCIDENT WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE SAFETY DIRECT
April 28, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R J & C Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING PINNER WITH RF BOLTS TWISTED PULLED BACK
April 28, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HAMMERING AND USING BAR STRUCK HAND AGASINT SUPPLIES
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND INJURED RT HEAL HEEL OF FOOT AND STRAINED UPPER LEG MUSCLE.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING THROUGH X-CUT STEPPED ON ROCK TURNING LEFT FOOT IN AND TWISTING LEFT LEG.EMPL FELL TO BOTTOM.MEDICAL:NO LOST TIME.
April 28, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Green Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME MOVING MATERIAL AND HIT A BUMP WHEN ELBOW HIT STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A BAD BRUISE AND FLUID BUILD-UP.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS PULLING ON MINER CABLE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THEY WERE MOVING MINER BACK TO CUT A TAILPIECE HOLE.
April 28, 1992
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Utah Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
MANTRIP CAME AROUND 90 DEGREE TURN UNDERGROUND AND STRUCK INTO THE BACK OF A SLOW MOVING SHIELD HAULER.WENT TO DR ON 04-30-92.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCING PAIN FROM AN OLD INJURY DATED 02-11-92.
Oakfield Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAMMER SLIPPED OFF WEDGE AND HIT HAND
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
85379NG TO LIFT GUIDE RAIL REPORT BACK HURT.
April 28, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
10402ECTION 3 CROSSCUT #2/ENTRIES.EMPLOYEE WAS ROOFBOLTING ON INTEGRAL BOLTER THE PIECE OF COAL FELL INBY LAST STRAP CAUSING TUBING TO FALL STRIKING HIM ON RT SHOULDER CAUSING PAIN IN LT ANKLE 09978T KNEE.EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 07-13-92.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Mullins & Sons Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN IT STRUCK THE RIB, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO BUMP HIS KNEE ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE SHUTTLE.
April 28, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING PRY BAR TO PRY A PIECE OF METAL WHEN A PIECE OF COAL HIT BAR CAUSING IT TO STRIKE METAL KNOCKING RIGHT THUMB NAIL OFF.
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HELPING TWO FELLOW EMPLOYEES REPLACE GUARDS ON LEFT SIDE OF A JOY 14CMS MINER HE WAS PRYING AGAINST THE RUB RAIL WHEN THE RAIL FELL OUT OF ITS BRACKET ONTO THE TOP OF HIS RT FOOT
April 28, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING HIS GLASSES WHILE RIDING ON THE MOTOR AND DID NOT SEE THE BELT GUARD AND STRUCK HIS FOREHEAD ON THE GUARD CAUSING A CUT.
April 28, 1992
OH · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GETTING ON MACHINE SLIPPED GRABBED HAND RAILS INJURING MUSCLES IN GROIN
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PIPE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
April 28, 1992
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indiana Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING POT FROM SCOOP REACHED FOR POT EXPER PAIN
April 28, 1992
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS INSTALLING AN EIGHT FOOT TAB BOLT,THE TAB NUT CAME OFF THE BOLT CAUSING THE PINNER WRENCH TO SLIP AND PINCH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE JAWS OF THE MACHINE.
April 28, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Shannopin Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A LOOSE ROOF BOLT HIT HIM IN THE LEFT LEG.
Unicorn Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN FACE AREA REMOVING HUNG BRATTICE CLOTH. WHILE PULLING BRATTICE CLOTH FROM ROOF EMPLOYEE TWISTED LOWER BACK.
April 28, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PUSHING 7'RESIN BOLT INTO HOLE.STRAINED LOWER BACK.STARTED MISSING 5-1-92.
April 28, 1992
ND · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
The Coteau Properties Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE OPERATOR WAS OPENING THE HEATER VALVE ON THE MOTOR.HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE VALVE INTO THE FAN THE CUT WAS CLOSED WITH 8 STITCHES AT THE HOSPITAL.
April 28, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terrassa Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE EXTRACTING MATERIAL FROM UNDER THE CONVEYOR WITH A SHOVEL. EE SLIPPED, LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL ON HIS BACK.
Kentucky May Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING EQUIPMENT HE SLIPPED & HIT LEG ON A PIECE OF METAL RESULTING IN A SMALL CUT & BRUISE TO RT LEG (BELOW KNEE)
April 28, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
superintendent
ELECTRICAL
Pappy's Sand & Gravel Inc · Flash burns (electric)
VOLT TESTING GENERATOR AND ELECTRICITY JUMPED FROM LEG TO LEG CAUSING AN ARC.
April 28, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Reynolds Metals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ULLING FILTER CLOTH BEHIND HIM USING A TWO WHEELED DOLLEY. THE DOLLEY WHEELS CAUGHT ON UNKNOWN OBJECT IN THE MUD HE WAS GOING THROUGH. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL, GETTING CAUSTIC I NTO BOTH EYES. HURT KNEE DURING FALL (RIGHT KNEE).
April 28, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cow Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL INSTALLING ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS MEASURING 3-4" THICK X 12-15" LONG AND 12-18" WIDE. STRUCK EMPL ON TOP OF HEAD CUTTING HEAD AND INJURING NECK.
April 28, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Genesee Le Roy Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IN TAKING DOWN A CONVEYOR, CABLE BROKE AND THE HANDLE ON THE HITCH-HIKER HIT HIM IN THE FACE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP BELT LINE AND ANKLE STARTED TO HURT.
Arimetco Inc · Fall from machine
PULLING STEEL ONTO A TRAILER, FELL OFF TRAILER, HIT LEG ON TRAILER AND HIT CHEST ON TRAILER JACK.
April 28, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON GREASE SPOT ON THE DECK OF TRUCK #453.
April 28, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Frasure Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE OPERATING A CUTTING MACHINE.
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING A CYCLONE DOOR & HIS RT KNEE POPPED & TGAVE WAY HIS KNEE STARTED SWELLING ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER ACCIDENT REPORTED 05-15-92 LOST TIME BEGAN 05-21-92
April 28, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
North American Salt Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON 4-28-92 AT 5:15PM THAT HIS RIGHT ELBOW WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM FROM AMN INJURY WHICH OCCURRED OCTOBER OF 1990. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT NO SINGLE EVENT HAD CAUSED HIKM INJURY, BUT THE ELBOW HAD STEADILY INCREASED IN DEGREE OF PAIN. AS A RESULT, THE SURGERY TO REPAIR THE ELBOW TOOK PLACE ON 6-2-92.
April 28, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATOR CLEANING AREA AROUND FUEL TANKS.THROWING A PIECE OF PIPE INTO THE DIPPER OF A FRONT END LOADER.WHEN PIPE MADE CONTACT WITH THE DIPPER IT BOUNCED BACK CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN PIPE AND DIPPER.
April 28, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING OUT OF DRYER STEPPED ON PART WAY ANGLE BRACE TORN CARTILAGE L KNEE
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL AND ANOTHER INSTALLING PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE WHEN OTHER EMPL LOST GRIP DROPPING STRUCTURE STRIKING EMPL ON FOOT.
Couch Construction Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A CHAIN JACK TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE STAND ON A COMPRESSOR.THE STRAIN OF PULLING ON CHAIN JACK CAUSED PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.HE HAS SEEN A DOCTOR AND IS TO BE OFF WO
Covenant Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
LOADING TIMBERS IN RAM CAR STEPPED ON TIMBER TWISTED KNEE.
April 28, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Amerikanuak Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE BOLTING JACKLEG GOT AWAY FROM EMPLOYEE SMASHING RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN RIB AND MACHINE.FRACTURE AND LACERATION-STITCHES.
April 28, 1992
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
G & B Redi-Mix · Struck by falling object
PUSHING CRUSHER SCREEN UP LADDER FOOT SLIPPED LOST BALANCE SCREEN FELL ON LEFT ARM CUTTING IT.
April 28, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Golden Cat Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNHANG A PALLET ON ROLLER CONVEYOR.HE WAS WALKING ON CONVEYOR WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT BECAME LODGED BETWEEN ROLLERS SEVERLY BRUSING HIS RIGHT FOOT.
April 28, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Dunkard Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WAS TANGLED IN REEL SPROCKET, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL CABLE OFF THERE WAS A CUT IN THE CABLE THAT EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEE THE LEADS WERE EXPOSED. WHEN HE PULLED CABLE. HE WAS BU RNT ON L/HAND.
April 28, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Rinker Materials Of Florida Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS PROJECTED FORWARD INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF HIS GRADER WHEN THE GRADER BLADE CAUGHT ON A RAIL JOINT, WHICH STOPPED THE MACHINE ABRUPTLY. HE WAS OPERATING IN A STANDING POSITION W/O A RESTRAINING DEVICE. A STANDING HARNESS WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INSTALLED.
April 27, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED HAD DROVE THE D-11 DOZER ONTO LOWBOY TRANSPORT. WHILE DISMOUNTIN GLOADER INJURED LOST BALANCE AND FELL APPRX 15' FEET. INJURED HEAD/LEFT SHOULDER/RIBS AND CLAUICAL. FRACTURE'S MSHA REPORTABLE A SINJURE'D WAS REQUIRED. BONET FRACTUR'S ALSO OCCURRED.
April 27, 1992
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ABOUT 4 TO 7 FEET OFF THE GROUND GERTTING COAL SAMPLES AND FELL OFF ON MY BACK.EMPLOYEE WAS NOT CAREFUL IN FOOT PLACEMENT AND SLIPPED.FELL ONTO GROUND.
April 27, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING PRIMARY CRUSHER AND WHILE DOING CLEAN UP WORK, A ROCK FLEW FROM THE CRUSHER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD.
April 27, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING SHAKER LOADING ON TRAILER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WORKING ON SCOOP, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON BOARD AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
April 27, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Appian Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
SPECIFIC INCIDENT NOT KNOWN.
Mystic Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE MOVING ROCK OFF FINDER OF SHUTTLE CAR HE RAISED THE ROCK PINNING HIS FINGER AGAINST TOP N
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME DRIVING A GOLF CART TO THE BOTTOM AT END OF SHIFT.RAN OVER A ROOF BOLT IN THE ROAD AND THE BOLT CAME THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD AND STRUCK IN THE GROIN.
Eastern Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO BUILD A SUPPORT CRIB AND SAID HE FELT PAIN FROM THE REPETITIVE MOTION OF MOVING OUR BLOCKS FROM PLACE TO PLACE.EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 07-08-92 AT WHICH TIME HE BEGAN TO MISS WORK.INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED ON 09-15-92 WITH RECEIPT OF RADIOSCOPIC AND ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION REPORT.
April 27, 1992
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR TO PRY SLEVE BIN AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL BOX PRY BAR SLIPPED & EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL & FELL BACKWARDS ON HIS HIP
April 27, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE AFFIRMS HE WAS CLEANING THE DUST TRUCK WAGON. HE PUT A TUB TO MAINTAIN THE CAP OPEN. THE TUB SLIP, AND HURT HIS LEFT EYEBROW.
April 27, 1992
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A BAGHOUSE AIRSLIDE WITH A 16" PRYBAR WHILE SITTING ON TOP OF A 3'6" HAND RAIL. HIS BREAKER BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE, HE FEL L BACKWARDS FIRST STRIKING ACROSS BEAM 15' DOWN AND THEN THE CONCRETE FLOOR 14' BEYOUND. THAT 29'8" TOTAL. MULTIPAL FRACTURES WERE SUSTAINED IS IN SERIOUS BUT STABLE CONDITION.
Claiborne County Hwy Dept-Tn · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING VALVE BODY OFF LOADER
April 27, 1992
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE THREW A 4FTX4FT SCREEN SECTION OVER THE SIDE OF A TIPLE DECK SCREEN AS HE DID ONE CORNER OF THE SCREEN CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE DECK CAUSING THE OTHER CORNER TO STRIKE HIS RT INDEX FING ER
April 27, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HOISTING
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Struck by falling object
WORKING IN FEED END. ELEVATOR DOOR FELL ON FOOT.
Wake Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING PC OF STEEL ON TRUCK MASHED FINGER BETWEEN TRUCK BED AND STEEL
April 27, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OBSERVING MILLS BEING WASHED AND WATCHING PUMP LEVEL,WENT TO GO DOWN STEPS.FELT PINCH IN LOWER LEFT SIDE OF MY BACK WHEN TAKING THE FIRST STEP DOWN.
April 27, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
General Crushed Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVE A BARREL FULL OF BOLTS AND NUTS WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED,CAUSING A TWISTING OF THE BACK AND APPARENT MUSCLE STRAIN.
Double Camp Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN #@ BELTHEAD AND SAID HIS FEET GOT STUCK IN MUD AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.
April 27, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Fmc Gold Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE REMOVING A WEAR PLATE FORM THE RIGHT SIDE OF A RUBBER TIRED DOZER BLADE THE PLATE POPPED LOOSE, FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT. THE RESULTS WAS A LOST TIME INJURY.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Struck by flying object
EMPL CHECKING TOP WALKING UP TOWARDS FACE AFTER HAVING MINED RIGHT SIDE OF ENTRY WHEN RIGHT RIB EXPLODED AND A PIECE OF COAL 5' X 5' X 10" FELL KNOCKING EMPL TO THE FLOOR.
April 27, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS GRINDING BITS, AND HIS EYE PROTECTION GOT DIRTY. HE REMOVED HIS EYE PROTECTION TO FINIHS THE LAST TWO WHEN A PIEC EOF METAL LODGED IN HIS LEFT EYE.
April 27, 1992
LA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I.NAME WALKING DOWN BACK OF TRACKS TO GET OFF DOZER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED. HUNG ONTO GRAB BAR SLAMMING BODY INTO TRACKS BRUISING RIGHT HIP.
April 27, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CEMEX · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE TIGHTENING DOWN HEAD PLATE BOLTS WITH IMPACT HAMMER,THE HAMMER STARTED TO FALL OUT OF HANDS. WENT TO READJUST HANDS AND FEET SLIPPED AND HE FELL ONTO THE HANDRAIL ON LEFT SIDE AT THE RIB S -BROKE 2 RIBS #6 & #7 ON LEFT SIDE.
April 27, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leckie Smokeless Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A FUEL NOZZLE BACK ON ITS HANGER & LOST HIS FOOTING & CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS ARM & INJURED HIS SHOULDER
April 27, 1992
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
C C Conley & Son'S Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS PASSENGER IN GREASE TRUCK-GREASE TRUCK BACKED INTO CLOSE COAL TRUCK.INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE SUFFERED NECK AND HEAD INJURIES.
April 27, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hiope Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP OXYGEN BOTTLE.
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Burns Coal Company · Fall from machine
WAS CHECKING OIL AND SLIPPED OFF SIDE OF TRUCK.
April 27, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE DESCENDING FROM A STATIONARY SHAKER SCREEN,EMPL STEPPED ONTO A LADDER LEANING ON THE SHAKER.THE LADDER WAS ON A LOOSE PILE OF BENTONITE.IT SUNK INTO THE BENTONITE AND EMPL FELL TO GROUND
April 27, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING A METAL DOOR APPX 50"X30" DOWN STEPS, THAT WOULD WEIGH IN HIS ESTIMATION 60 LBS. APPARENTLY THE DOOR GOT OFF BALANCE AND HIS FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN T HE STEPS AND THE METAL DOOR CAUSING A CRUSHING INJURY TO TIP OF LEFT LITTLE FINGER.
April 27, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING WATER BLASTER LANCE AT THE PREHEATER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.EMPLOYEE LOST ONE DAY WORK ON 05-08-92.
Delta Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP STATES SHE WAS PLACING A BOX OF PRIMERS INTO THE STORAGE BOX ON THE POWDER TRUCK.AS SHE BENT OVER THE DOOR TO PLACE BOX INSIDE BOX SHE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HER LOWER BACK.
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HELPING TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES CARRY THE TRACK RAIL, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN.
April 27, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL DISMOUNTING FROM JITNEY,CAUGHT FOOT ON EDGE OF JITNEY AND FELL DOWN LANDING ON LEFT HAND.
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME TAKING BOLTS OUT OF A PANEL ON MINER,HURT BACK.
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED PICKED UP AN OLD SEGMENT.HIS LEFT HAND WAS ON THE BAG CLAMP WHILE CARRYING IT.HE BUMPED THE SEGMENT ON A PIPE AND IT SLID IN HIS HAND CUTTING IT.
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Shannopin Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS DRILLING ROCK WHEN SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LT SHOULDER.
April 27, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD WAY CASUING PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE DID NOT GOT TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 5-6-92 THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS HIS FIST DAY HE MISSED DUE TO THE INJURY. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURED ON 009 SECTION.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SPEED REDUCER. HE TOOK THE END CAP OFF AND ANOTHER REPAIRMAN HELPED HIM CARRY THE 70 TO 80 LB. END CAP AND PUT IN MANTRIP. THE EMPLOYEE SAID HIS BACK WAS HURTING HIM. E MPLOYEE SAID HE HAD INJURED HIS BACK ON 4-16-92, WHILE HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE INSTALL METAL SIDEBOARDS.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON PIPE AT SLOPE BOTTOM CLAIMED FELT PAIN IN LEFT THIGH WHEN HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF FROM FALLING.
April 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL & HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING TROLLEY HOLES
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WATCHING ROOF AND RIBS WHEN RIB ROLL KNOCKED TIMBER DOWN ON CALF AND STRAINED K KNEE JOINT
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO TRS SUPPLY TRAY WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST A LIGHT BRACKET MOUNTED ON SIDE OF SUPPLY TRAY.
Sunshine Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO FIX AN AIR LINE AND A PIECE OF WIRE POKED HIM IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
April 27, 1992
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING EIGHT FOOT TAB BOLTS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
April 27, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
TRIED TO REMOVE HYDRAULIC LINE ON BUCKET FAILED TO RELEASE ALL PRESSUE IT SQUIRTED OIL IN EYE
April 27, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
STRAINED BACK ROLLING SPOOL OF CABLE ON BUCKET
April 27, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
AS HE BENT OVER TO GET A SLATE BAR OFF THE BRIDGE CARRIER, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK.
April 27, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS COME-ALONGING TAILPIECE ON 20LEFT BELTLINE HE HAD THE COME-ALONGS HOOKED TO BELT HANGER HANGER TURNED CAUSING LOOSE PIECE OF SLATE TO FALL STRIKING HIM ON HIS HARD HAT EE ALEGES THAT THIS CAUSED HIM TO HAVE PAIN IN HIS NECK AREA
Cortis Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL WAS STRIKING CHISEL.CHISEL FLEW BACK AND HIT EMPL CENTER OF FOREHEAD.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO POSITION A BELT DRIVE MOTOR, BAR SLIPPED OUT OF ANCHOR AND EMPLOYEE FELL AGAINST MOTOR TWISTING HIS BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6-9-92.
April 27, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OPER SHUT CAR FEELING NAUSEATED FROM FUMES IN WORK AREA
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS TAKING HIS JEEP TO THE EAST MAINS TRACK WSWITCH TO SWITCH OUT FOR THE SUPPLYMEN WHO WERE COMING DOWN THE TRACK. HE SAW A TROLLEY NIP OFF THE WIRE FOR THE 60 GAL DC PUMP AND WAS WALKING BACK TO GET THE MECHANIC WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF THE HARD HAT AND TOP OF HIS SHOULDER. APPROX. SIZE OF ROCK WAS 40"LX41\2"WX21\2"THICK.
Buckhorn Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP GOING UNDER THE BOLTER CABLE. WHEN A SPLICE CAUGHT IN THE REEL ON THE BOLTER CAUSING THE CABLE TO JERK DOWN. THE CABLE CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE BY THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NECK.
April 27, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object
PULLING DRAW ROCK HE SLIPPED THE ROCK SCRAPED HIS L LEG
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED GOT OUT OF THE SCOOP TO MOVE BRIDGE BOARD OUT OF TRAVELWAY FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LOWER BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING CONCRETE BLOCK TO BUILD SEAL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK & LEGS.
April 27, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL RIDING ON FENDER OF A JEEP.JEEP CAME UP ON A LOW SPOT IN ROOF AND EMPL HARD HAT STRUCK ROOF
April 27, 1992
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PUTTING MOTOR ON SHUT CAR PAIN IN ABDOMEN
Val-Rock Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAND SLIPPED OFF WRENCH HE WAS USING WENT IN PULLEY FINGERS SCRAPED
April 27, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Black Mountain Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS DROPPING THE TRS SYSTEM CANOPY ON THE LEE NORSE DRILL.HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON THE TRAY ON THE SIDE OF THE DRILL.THE CANOPY CAUGHT THE INDEX FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND,TEARING OR P INCHING OFF A PIECE OF THE FINGER(ON THE SIDE OFTHE FINGER).
April 27, 1992
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
James W Glover Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CLEANING STORAGE BIN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON CONCRETE FLOOR
McElroy Coal Company · Struck by falling object
7 RIGHT 4 SOUTH AT END OF SUPPLY TRACK MAN WAS REMOVING CHAIN BINGEO FROM LONGWALL SHIELD WHEN IT WAS RELEASED THE SIDE BOARD FROM THE SHIELD FELL OFF STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED: THAT HE WAS WASHING DOWN WORK AREA NEAR THE TAIL OF THE CLEAN COAL AND LOADOUT BELT AREAS AND WHILE BACKING UP AND WASHING DOWN THE WATER HOSE HE WAS USING KINKED AND AS HE WA S PULLED THE KINK BROKE LOOSE ALLOWING HIS RIGHT STRIKE THE ANGLE ON THE METAL DOORS. THIS RESULTED IN A BRUISE.
Gemini Mining Corp · Rubbed or abraded
THE INJURED WAS WORKING ALONG 3 MAIN BELT THE AREA WAS WET AND LOW HE WAS REPLACING BELT AND ROLLERS AND CRAWLING ON HIS KNEES.
Eddy Potash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING UP HILL LEFT KNEE POPPED.
April 26, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
COUPLING UP FLAT CAR,CAUGHT RING FINGER & MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN TONGUE OF FLAT CAR.
M A G Inc · Struck by falling object
VICTIM DROPPED A CRIB BLOCK ON HIS RIGHT FOOT WHILE LOADING SUPPLIES.
Channel & Basin Reclamation Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE IS SECURITY GUARD AT PLANT.WAS CHASING VANDALS FROM LOADER WENT THRU THE CAB OUT OTHER SIDE.SLIPPED OFF STEPS BACKWARDS,GRABBING RAIL.CUT THREE FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND ON SHARP EDGE OF RAIL.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WASHING LOOSE COAL DOWN CONCRETE FLOOR OF SLOPE. STEPPED ON THE EDGE OF A MANHOLE COVER. WHEN THE COVER FLIPPED,I.NAME LEFT LEG WENT THROUGH THE OPENING. CAUGHT HIMSELF,STRAINED UPPER BACK AND NECK.CONTINUED TO WORK UNITL 5-13-92.
April 26, 1992
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REMOVING BURNER (FUEL) PIPE FROM #2 KILN. RE-ADJUSTING CHOKER TO BALANCE POINT WHEN PIPE SHIFTED CATCHING RIGHT HAND IN PINCH POINT BETWEEN BURNER PIPE AND SUPPORT FRAME.CUT RIGHT HAND MIDDLE FINGER AND BRUISE ON INDEX FINGER.MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES AND SOME SKIN GRAFTING.
April 26, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE WATERBLASTING ON RPREHEATER RISER DUCT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS CARRYING AN ELECTRIC WATER PUMP THRU THE AIR LOCK DOORS AND FELT A MUSCLE IN HIS UPPER BACK AND NECK DRAW UP.STARTED MISSING TIME ON 04-27-92.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
HE STOOD UP IN THE DECK PAN OF LOCOMOTIVE TO COMMUNICATE TO HIS HELPER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SOME OIL AND GREASE THAT WAS IN BOTTOM OF DECK PAN CAUSING HIS KNEE TO HIT FRAME OF LOCOMOTIVE.
April 25, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SECTION BELT FEEDER, HE HIT HIS LEFT THUMB WITH HAMMER WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE IN A PIECE OF KEY STEEL.
April 25, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stoneco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HITTING WEDGE WITH HAMMER, VISE WEDGE AND HIT HIS KNEE.
April 25, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LTV Steel Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL UNLOADING TOP GAS TUBES FROM A PALLET WHICH WAS BEING HELD UP BY A FORK LIFT.THE PALLET TIPPED AND EMPL FELL TO GROUND STRIKING HEAD.REPORT NOW RECEIVED JUSTIFYING EMPL MISSING WORK.
April 25, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Mountaintop Restoration Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL INSTALLING TRACKS,ROLLERS,IDLERS ON A D10 DOZER. WAS USING 1" AIR IMPACT GUN TO INSTALL INDLER BOLTS WHILE IN A STRAIN UNDER DOZER,FELT SOMETHING PULL IN BACK.
April 25, 1992
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A DOZER OPERATOR, HE WAS WORKING AS AMECHANIC ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE CENTRAL CLEANING PLANT, HE WAS REPLACING THE PRIMARY FLOAT MECHANISM, HE HAD HAND CARRIED THE ME CHANISM ADN SET IT DOWN, HE WAS REMOVING THE OLD PART AND WAS BENT OVER , HE TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN UP BUT ALLEGES HE COULD NOT AND FELT A STABBING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS INCIDENT IS STILL
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS SHOVELING BELT. A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 1'-1 1/2' LONG, 1"-2" THICK ROLLED OFF RIB HITTING HIM IN LOWER BACK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
April 25, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Ganna Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
COMING OUTSIDE ON 3 WHEELER AND SHOULDER GOT CAUGHT AGAINST THE TOP OF MINE ROOF AND HIS HOLE BODY GOT TWISTED AROUND.
April 25, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PC OF WATER LINE FELT SHOULDER PAIN
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LEFT FOOT HANGING OUT OF MANBUS GOT FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN MANBUS & RIB.
April 25, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Contact with hot objects or substances
WALKING BESIDES CON MINER LAID HAND ON HOT PC OF METAL BURNING HIS L HAND
April 25, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Dr & H Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPER RAM CAR HIT HOLE BOUNCED AGAINST CANOPY TWISTED NECK
April 25, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK CAUSING HIM TO INJURY HIS LEFT KNEE
April 25, 1992
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVING ROOF BOLTERS RE-BOLTING A ROOF FALL CAVITY IN THE R1 ENTRY OF ROOMS TO THE LEFT IN THE C-1 (015) WORKING SECTION.WHILE STANDING WITH HIS BACK TO THE RIB A PIECE OF RIB R OCK APPROX 47" LONG 6" TO 10" WIDE AND 3 1/2" TO 8" THICK FELL FROM NEAR THE ROOF LINE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK AND RIGHT ARM.
Copper Range Company · Struck against stationary object
BARRINF LOOSE WHILE HANGING CHAIN FOR PIPE LINE WHEN HE STRUCK LEFT WRIST ON METAL FRAME IN BASKET.
April 25, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Briarfield Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME OPERATING SC ON 001 SECTION.WHILE RUNNING BUGGY AROUND A BREAK,HIT LEFT KNEE AGAINST COAL RIB.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS SWITCHING FLOP GATE AT STOKER PLANT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE BACK.
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE AS HELPING JACK UP THE TO POF A OVERCAST, WAS LIFTING TOP WITH 2L4" J I BEAMS AND 6 ROOF JACKS. BEAM AND JACKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF OVERCAST SET SECURELY AND THE CREW WAS JACKING UP TH E RIGHT SIDE AND PUTTING BLOCKS IN PLACE. EVERYOONE'S ATTENTION WAS ON THIS BEAM AND JACKS AND BLOCKING. THE LEFT SIDE BEAM AND JACKS CREELED AND BEAM STRUCK INJURED LEFT FOOT WHEN IT FELL.
April 25, 1992
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PREP PLANT-PULLING BAD FILTER SECTOR OUT OF FILTER. PULLER JACK FELL INTO FILTER TUB. EMPL TRIED TO CATCH FALLING JACK ,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
April 25, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING NUTS WORKING IN TIGHT AREA STRAINED
April 25, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL BUILDING A BRIDGE IN TRAVELWAY LOST BALANCE AND FELL. LEFT FOOT WAS PLACED BETWEEN 2 BRIDGE BOARDS.WHEN HE FELL,LEFT KNEE WAS DISLOCATED.
EMPL STANDING IN BACK OF PICKUP TIGHTENING A BOLT ON DRILL.WRENCH SLIPPED & EMPL FELL OUT OF PICKUP INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER.
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING HOLE IN INSTALL BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK.
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Charles Clearing Contractor · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS OPERATING DOZER ON FILL AND STARTED TO BACK UP WENT FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE AND HAD SEVERE CRAMPS ON RIGHT SIDE OF NECK AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN HIS HEAD.
Lion Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WORKER RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH HANDS ARMS & FACE ALONG WITH FLASH BURN TO THE EYES WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER DURING TURNING A X-CUT WHEN A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS INJURED WAS HELPING PUT A MANTRIP CAR ON THE TRACK AFTER IT DERAILED,INJURED STATED HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF GOLF CART AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
April 24, 1992
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Cannel Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER HAD FOOT HANGING OVER EDGE OF DECK CAUGHT TOP OF FOOT BETWEEN MINER DECK AND COAL ALONG RIB.
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Fairbanks Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A LOADER TO MOVE SHOT ROCK & CLEAN SPOIL SOME OF THE SPOIL DAME IN ON LOADER HE GOT OFF LOADER LOOKED AT SPOIL GOT BACK ON TO ATTEMPT TO MOVE LOADER GOT BACK OFF AGAIN & STARTED TO WALK AWAY WHEN SOME SPOIL FELL ON HIM
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL USING A CUTTING TORCH STANDING ON A CONTINUOUS MINER.GETTING OFF AND MISTOOK A PIECE OF BELT GUARDING FOR SOLID METAL AND SLIPPED & FELL TO FLOOR.
April 24, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED BY TELEPHONE ON MONDAY 4-27-92 THAT HE HAD HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE ROOF BOTLTER FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1992 ON THE 2ND SHIFT AND SAID HE WAS GOING TO THE DOCTOR TO GET IT CHECKED OUT.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS NECK HAPPENED AT 405A SECTION
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING IN A RUBBER TIRE MANTRIP THE MANTRIP STRUCK A HOLE CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE UP IN HIS SEAT WHEN HE CAME DOWN IN HIS SEAT HE LANDED ON HIS TESTICLE CAUSING A BRU ISE HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 051192
Volkstone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN A NUT IN THE YOKE OF A PICKUP TRUCK. THE TRUCK MOVED FORWARD WHILE HE WAS UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSING INJURY TO HIS NECK AND BACK.
April 24, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Fall from machine
SLIPPED OFF BLADE ARM OF TRACTOR HURTING BACK.
April 24, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Mountain Cement Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
LEAVING AREA WALKED INTO I BEAM STRUCK HEAD ON L SIDE
April 24, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck by falling object
LOADING WELD ROD ON TEMP SHELF AND SHELF FELL DOWN
April 24, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
carpenter
MACHINERY
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Struck by flying object
DIRT GOT INTO EYES WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS IN AREA WHERE SANDBLASTING WAS BEING DONE.NO IMPAIRMENT-EYES WERE CHECKED,IRRIGATED AND RIGHT EYE PATCHED.
Ultra Coals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROCK HUNG IN FEEDER FEEEDER STILL ON GRABBED IT AND CHAIN CAUGHT ROCK IT CRUSHED R HAND
April 24, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL WITH AN ACETYLENE TORCH UPON COMPLETION OF CUTTING STEEL WHILE IN A SITTING POSITION EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO RISE BY PUTTING HIS HANDS ON THE STEEL FOR LERERAGE EMPLOY EE HAD FORGOTTEN THAT THE STEEL WAS STILL HOT
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS TAKING DOWN A COAL DRILL CABLE-THE OPERATOR REELED UP ON THE SLACK WHICH JERKED THE CABLE DOWN AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE NOSE.
April 24, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ebasco-Losinger J/V · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERFORMING WORK ON SCREENS AND GETTING IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE.BACK STARTED HURTING.REPORTED TO FOREMAN BUT DIDNT GO TO FIRST AID DEPT. WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR ON WEEKEND.SENT TO DR BY FIRST AID ON MON 4-27-92.NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT OCCURRED.
Monterey Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SCOOP TRACTOR TO CLEAN UP WHEN HE RAN OVER A PIECE OF BOTTOM AND RAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE SCOOP CANOPY. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
April 24, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WALKING THROUGH BLDG 426,STEPPED ON SOME TABULAR BALLS LYING ON THE FLOOR. SLIPPED & FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOW BACK. EMPL TAKEN TO EMERG RM OF HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT IN ACUTE PAIN AND WAS SE NT HOME.
April 24, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS BOLTING A FACE WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ATRS AND LAST BOLT INSTALLED STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
April 24, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Calaveras Cement Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING AIR GUN WHILE DOING REPAIR WORK. DUST BLEW INTO EYE.
April 24, 1992
MO · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 1/2" X 4' X 8' STEEL PLATE WITH A FORKLIFT. WHILE ADJUSTING THE PLATE ON THE FORKS IT SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PLATE AND A PALLET.
April 24, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corona Industrial Sand Project · Struck against stationary object
STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE HIT HIS SHOULDER WHILE THROWING ROCKS OUT OF 5 GALLON BUCKET. SUFFERED CLAVICLE CONTUSION.
April 24, 1992
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STANDING ON LADDER CLEANING GOB BOX LADDER TWISTED EMP FELL
April 24, 1992
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE FELL FROM LADDER WHILE CLIMBING UP TO SHELF TO GET PARTS FOR MACHINE HE WAS WORKING ON PUTTING TEETH THROUGH BOTTOM LIP FROM INSIDE CHIPPING TEETH & NECESSITATING STITCHES INSIDE & OU TSIDE OF MOUTH & LIP
April 24, 1992
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF SUPPORT WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE FACE LINE.
April 24, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.
April 24, 1992
WY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lion Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WENT AROUND THE CORNER HIT A ROOF BOLT CANOPY COLLAPSED HITTING THE MANS RT SHOULDER CAUSING STRAINED LIGAMENTS IN MANS RT SHOULDER
April 24, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL OPERATING DOZER PUSHING BOULDERS,MACHINE GOT ON A BOULDER AND SLIPPED OFF JARRING EMPL . WMPL WORKED UNTIL 5-5-92.
April 24, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
TRYING TO SPLICE BELT, PULLED ON MECHANISM FELT PAIN IN BACK
April 24, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING LIFT SECTION BELT TO INSTALL A BOTTOM ROLLER.HAD A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.WORKED UNTIL 5-6-92 AND HAD MORE PAIN AND WENT TO DR.
April 24, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT WHILE HE WAS USING OXY/ACT BURNING TORCH AND STANDING ON WOOD CATWALK HE HAD TO STAND ON TIPTOES TO REACH BOLT BEING CUT. HE FELT A "POP" IN CALF MUSCLE OF RIGHT LEG. DOCT ORS DIAGNOSE MUSCLE STRAIN. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WANT TO GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL FOUR DAYS AFTER ACCIDENT ON 4-28-92.
Stoneyhurst Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE SETTING A STONE TO BE APLIT. APPARENTLY THE STONE SLIPPED PINCHING INJURED'S HAND BETWEEN A STONES, CAUSING A CUT ON THE SIDE OF THE PALM OF RIGHT HAND.
Weaver Stone Products Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING ROCK IN CRUSHER ROCK TURNED PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND CRUSHER CHUTE
April 24, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Nevada Paving · Struck against stationary object
BENT OVER SHOVELING OR SOMETHING (HE IS NOT SURE) HE STOOD UP AND HIT HIS HEAD.
April 24, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by falling object
INJ & PARTNER JACKHAMMERING OUT OLD LINING. SECTION OF OLD LINING FELL OUT,STRIKING INJ AND PARTNER ON BACK.ROCK OR ROCKS FELL ON INJ LEFT LEG & FOOT RESULTING IN A BROKEN BONE IN FOOT.
April 24, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD PARKED HIS UKE & WAS GETTING OUT AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HE TURNED HIS ANKLE OUT OF JOINT
EE WAS HELPING TO GUIDE POLES DURING A POLE CULLING OPERATION WHEN THE TONGS USED TO LIFT THE POLES BROKE CAUSING A POLE TO DROP & BOUNCE UP EE ATTEMPTED TO HOLD THE POLE DOWN BUT IT HIT HIM O N THE MOUTH
Hobet Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FAILED TO SECURE THE DRILL DOOR WHEN IT BEGAN TO TRAM THE DOOR SLAMMED ON R THUMB AT MID JOINT IT WAS SURGICALLY RE ATTACHED
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE DRIVING SCOOP UNDER #2 UNDERPASS EMPLOYEE GOT FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS LEFT EYE.
April 24, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Nicole Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
MANTRIP WAS PARK ON TRACK WHILE BELTMAN WAS CHECKING BELT. OTHER MANTRIP STRUCK IT IN REAR. TWISTING MAN'S NECK.
April 24, 1992
AZ · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
ELECTRICAL
Peabody Western Coal Company · Contact with electrical current
VICTIM HAD BEEN ASSIGENED TO VACUUM UP THE DUST OFF THE FLOOR WITH A VACUUM CLEANER. WHEN THE VICTIM WAS FOUND UNRESPONSINE, IT WAS ASSUMED HE MUST HAVE RECEIVED SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. LATER THE VICTIM CLAIMED HE WAS SHOCKED BY THE VACUUM CLEANER HE WAS USING.
April 24, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by falling object
INJURED AND PARTNER WERE JACKHAMMERING OUT OLD LINING. SECTION OF OLD LINING FELL OUT, STRIKING INJURED AND PARTNER. INJURED WAS PUSHED ASIDE BY ROCK, RECEIVING BRUISES ON BACK. DOCTOR ORDERED 1 DAY OFF.
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A WHEEL BARROW LOADE WITH MATERIAL. SHE PINCHED HER LEFT HAND'S MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE WHEEL BARROW AND A HAND RAILING.
April 24, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monarch Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO REMOVE A ELECTRIC VIBRATOR FROM A BOTTOM DUMP TRAILER AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
April 24, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Friese Hauling Inc · Fall down stairs
DESCENDING STEPS SLIPPED AND FELL ON BACK LANDING ON STEPS BRUISE AND FRACT VERTIBRAE
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BESIDE MOTOR ON W/C BOTTOM. BOTTOM WAS MUDDY AND EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON MUD TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
April 24, 1992
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT ENTRANCE TO PLANT SLIPPED & FELL
April 24, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
National Steel Pellet Company · Struck against stationary object
HOOKING A CHAIN TO THE OVERHEAD CRANE WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP BUMPED HEAD AGAINST THE CRANE BLOCK.
April 24, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rogers Ready Mix & Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
46595G EQUIPMENT-LIFTED CHUTE TO SCREENING PLANT PINCHED NERVES IN BACK & NECK.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against stationary object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF A ROOF BOLTER AFTER ADVANCING THE MACHINE THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT WHILE DOING SO EMPL OYEE STRUCK HIS RT ELBOW ON A LIGHT FIXTURE
April 23, 1992
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
WHILE HOIST POWER CABLE AT OVERHEAD CROSSOVER ON HAULROAD THE WIRE ROPE ON THE CABLE HOIST BROKE ALLOWING POWER CABL TO FALL ON EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND CAUSING BRUISING AND LACERATION.
M & R Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JEEP DRIVER WAS IN #3 ENTRY BUMPING UP FACE OF COAL CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN JEEP & PAN HE TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH ON WHEN HE THOUGHT HE TURN THE FOWARD REVERSE SWITCH ON THEN HIT THE FOOT PEDDLE & THE JEEP HIT THE FACE CAUSING THE PAN TO JUMPUPON THE BUMPER OF THE JEEP & CAUGHT HIS HEAD
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A COUPLER OVER TO COUPLE UP WAGON. HIS RT FRONT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE COUPLER, AND AS HIS BOOT HIT THE GROUND HE HIT THE MOTOR AND TURNED HIS ANKLE ON THE GROUND .
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE EYE WITH A SMALL PIECE OF COAL.
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Bell County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS BOLTING TOP AND PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND ATRS STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT LEG. DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 4-24-92. DR SAID HE HAD A BRUISE SAID HE WOULD ACED TO BE OF F WORK FOR MONTH MAYBE LONGER.
M & Mb Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A BOX OF RESIN WHEN HIS BACK STARTED HURITNG.
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS INSTALLING PERMINATE ROOF SUPPORTS (BOLTS) IN #4 HDG WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 4FTX6FTX5INTO0IN THICK FELL FROM INBY KICKED BACK UNDERNEATH ATRS & STRUCK HIM IN THE HIP AREA PINNING HIM AGAINST ROOF BOLTING MACHINE
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE MUST HAVE STRAINED HIS RIGHT ELBOW FOLDING THE WING ON #3 UNIT TAILPIECE. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 5-4-92.
Meadow River Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND MINER & STUMBLED OVER SOME ROCK THAT WAS LAYING ALONGSIDE OF MINER
April 23, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
EE WAS MUCKING OUT A 10' DRIFT WITH A LM-70 MUCKER WHEN A 70 LBS. ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MUCKER BUCKET AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE CUT HIS THUMB WHILE USING A BELT KNIFE.
April 23, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING A BAG OF MORTAR MIX,EMPL STRUCK HEAD AGAINST A WATER PIPE CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE AND TWIST RIGHT KNEE.
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ibold Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS BENT DOWN SAWING A TIMBER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK
April 23, 1992
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Energy West Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CALL SHEARER OPERATORS TO STOP THEM FROM CUTTING DUE TO A PLUG IN THE FACE CONVAYOR TOO MUCH COAL EE KNELT DOWN TO TALK ON FACE PHONE DUE TO LOW COAL WHEN A CHUNK OF COAL FELL OFF CONVEYOR STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT ANKLECAUSING A FRACTURE.
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL TRIED TO MOVE A BATTERY SKID BY HIMSELF AND FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cpg Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT & CUT HIS RT THUMB WITH THE KNIFE
April 23, 1992
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED WAS THROWING 5' RESIN ROOF BOLTS THROUGH A MANDOOR INTO A SCOOP BUCKET. AS HE WAS THROWING THE BOLTS HE STRAINED LIGAMENTS IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE OPERATING MINER HE STEPPED BACKWARDS & TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN TO HIS ANKLE KNEE & RT HIP MAN WALKED OUT TO MOTOR TO L EAVE MINE & WENT ONTO HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE HE HAD EXRAYS TAKEN & IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD A HAIRLINE OF RT FEMUR NEAR HIP HE HAS OSTEOPORSIS (BONE DISEASE) & THIS WAS CONTRIBUTING FACTO
Marson Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
CRAWLING ON KNEES.
April 23, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Homestake Mining Company of California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS MUCKING SAND WITH A 12B MUCKER #908, WHEN THE BACK WHEEL DERAILED & THE MUCKER TIPPED TO THE OPERATOR SIDE PINCHING HIM BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MUCKER.
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE MINE FLOOR IN THE AREA OF NO 2 BELT HEAD.
Energy West Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
54736YEE WAS WALKING INTO SECTION STEPPED INTO A WATER HOLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
April 23, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS WRIST BY STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE END OF A BIN GATE WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE IT.
April 23, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Salt Corporation · Struck by falling object
EMPL WORKING UNDER LIFT TRUCK PIECE OF DIRT FELL INTO EYE.
INJURED WAS INSTALLING LINER BOLTS IN MILL PROLONGED KNEELING CAUSED INFLAMMATION AND INFECTION OF RIGHT KNEE.
Uri Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING SAMPLE HOSE OUT OF THE WELL,STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED ANKLE.
April 23, 1992
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING BARRELS AND MOVING CABLE BLOCKS.
April 23, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Genesee Le Roy Stone Corp · Struck by flying object
WELDING & A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW INTO EYE
April 23, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING REMOVE SECTION OF CATWALK FROM CONVEYOR .ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE CATWALK.WHEN LAST BRACE WAS CUT THE CATWALK SWUNG DOWN AND HANDRAIL STRUCK EMPL OYEE'S NOSE.
Cyprus Shoshone Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
54736YEE STATED THAT HE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE LIFTING A PUMP IN KNEE DEEP MUD EE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 05-04-92
April 23, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Central Stone Company · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH AND HAD HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON. HE FELT NO PAIN BUT APPARENTLY RECEIVED A FLASH BURN.
April 23, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNBLOCKING CHOKED MATERIAL AT CRUSHER BOX HE WAS USING HEAVY BAR TO PRY THE ROCK MATERIAL LOOSE A LARGE ROCK BROKE LOOSE HIT THE PRY BAR CAUSING IT TO TURN AROUND & HIT HIM IN THE FACE ON THE RT SIDE UNDER THE EYE
H & L Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object
TIRE BLEW OUT BLOWING DIRT IN BOTH EYES
April 23, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING A DRILL PATTERN ON THE PIT HIGHWALL AND BACKED DOZER OVER THE EDGE (ROLLED DOZER).
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elkay Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A SCREEN SCREEN HUNG EMPLOYEE JERKED ON SCREEN IT CAME LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO STEP BACK STEPPING ON PIPE LOOSING FOOTING & TWISTING BACK
April 23, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeffrey Sand Company · Fall onto or against objects
NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS.EMPL WAS GOING FROM DECK OF W.D.JEFFERY TUGBOAT TO DECK OF JEFFERY LEE TUGBOAT.EMPL SLIPPED & FELL ON A PIECE OF METAL CUTTING LOWER RIGHT FORELEG.
April 23, 1992
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
RE FUELING DOZER WALKING ALONG TO TOP MISSED STEP FELL TO GROUND
Mc Adam Limestone Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING PUNCH PLATES IN PICK UP STRAINED BACK
April 23, 1992
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED OPERATES THE #4 LOADER AT THE HARTZFELD JOB. WHEN HE HAD FINISHED HIS WORK SHIFT, HE WAS FUELING HIS LOADER, AND AS HE WENT TO GET DOWN FROM THE LOADER, HE TRIPPED AS HE STEPPED OFF. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LAND ON THE GROUND IN AN AWKWARD POSITION AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK.
April 23, 1992
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Myers Mining · Struck against a moving object
BACKED OVER A ROUGH SURFACE JARRING THE OPERATOR AND INJURING HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A BELT STRUCTURE FRAME PUTTING IT UNDER THE NEW BELT EXTENSION WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING TORCH TO CUT BAR STOCK WHEN BAR WAS CUT FREE IT FELL ON EMPLOEYES FOOT(RIGHT),FRACTURING A SMALL BONE IN TOP OF FOOT.
April 23, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Presque Isle Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN INTO DOZER ENGINE REPAIR AREA UNDER THE CAB AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS AND STRUCK A LARGE BOLT AND HOSE ASSEMBLY ON HIS TAILBONE.
EMPLOYEE WAS JUMPING OFF THE BUGGY AND SAID HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
April 23, 1992
MT · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ATTEMPTINF TO ACCESS WORK AREA ON TOP OF OB DRILL HOUSING.THIS NECESSITATED CRAWLING ON HANDS AND KNEES.DURING THIS PROCESS HE EXPERIENCED ACUTE PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL INJURED WHILE MOVING A FENCE TO GAIN ACCESS INTO SUMP AREA OF SLOPE SHAFT. WHILE DOING SO THE EMPL SLIPPED CAUSING TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Mate Creek Development Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING ROLLED UP CABLE OFF ELEVATOR WHEN HE EXPEREINCED BACK PAIN.POSSIBLE STRAINED BACK.
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE PULLED BACK MUSCLES WHILE PULLING ROCK FROM THE MINE FLOOR ON THE BELT LINE.
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Raven Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP LIFTED ROPES AND HOOK CHAINS FELT SOMEHTING SNAP IN BACK
April 23, 1992
PA · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE UTILITY MAN WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO TE SCOOP TRACTOR AT THE TRACK SUPPLY STATION TO CONTINUED COAL PRODUCING ACTIVITIES AT THE FACE ARE. AFTER COMPLETING LOADING SUPPLIES, THE UTILITY M AN BEGAN TO TRAM THE SCOOP TRACTOR TO THE FACE AREA. WHILE TRAVELING ALONG THE ROADWAY, THE SCOOP TRACTOR'S TIRE RAN OVER A CEMENT BLOCK AND JARRED THE EMPLOYEE'S BACK.
April 23, 1992
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Buechel Stone Corp · Struck by falling object
PC OF STONE FELL ON FOOT CUTTING NEAR THE JOINT BY HIS BIG TOE
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Cannelton Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS CUTTING A TREE THAT WAS HOOKED UP TO ANOTHER TREE.WHEN THE TREE HE WAS CUTTING FELL,THE OTHER TREE CAME OUT OF THE GROUND AND HIT HIS RIGHT FOOT. ]
Limestone Dust Corp · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PULLING ON A BELT AND STEPPED BACKWARDS AND STEPPED ON A BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT.
April 23, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfax Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUSHING MUD DOWN INTO GRIZZLY (PLANT) WHEN HE CLIMBED OUT. HE FELT HSI BACK PULL. WHEN HE WALKED TO HIS TRUCK HE FELT IT GET WORSE.
April 23, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
OTHER
USING GRINDER TO GRIND WELD
April 23, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE PINNING GOUGE TO TURN BREAK IN 2 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2 FT BY 3 FT AND FROM LINCH TO 4 INCHES THICK FELL FROM TOP WHEN HE STARTED TO SET ATRS TO SET A BOLT.
April 23, 1992
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON A BACKHOE.
April 23, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COMING DOWN STAIRS MISSED STEP TRIPPED SPRAINED L ANKLE
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
AT 5 BUTT SHIELD LOADING RAMP EMPLOYEE & 3 OTHER EMPLOYEES COVERING SHIELDS AS EMPLOYEE RAISED BELTING IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS KNOCKING HIM OFF BALANCE HE FELL STRIKING LEFT RIB CAGE ON SH IELD CARRIER DRAW BAR
April 23, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM A LADDER BY HANGING THEM ON METAL PEGS ATTACHED TO A METAL SHEET.AS THE EMPLOYEE LEANED FROM THE LADDER TO PLACE HOSES ON ANOTHER PEG,THE PEG HE HA D HOLD OF BROKE LOOSE.THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL STRIKING A COUNTER TOP WITH HIS ARM AND BACK.
April 23, 1992
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Colony Bay Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED STATED HE WAS DRIVING A COAL TRUCK AND HIT A HOLE AND IT JARRED HIM.
April 22, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER WHEN APIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EE ON TOP OF HEAD CAUSING PAIN TO HIS NECK.
Peabody Coal Company · Rubbed or abraded
KNEELING FELT SCRAPPING IN L KNEE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS UNLOADING A MAN DOOR A SUPPLY FLAT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING 15'PIECE OF BELT OFF WALKWAY TO BE SENT OUTSIDE.WHILE PULLING BELT SAID HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING & LIFTING A BOX OF ROOFBOLT RESIN ONTO THE TOP OF A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE IN THE R-1 ENTRY ON THE D-5 (018) WORKING SECTION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK
April 22, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheyenne Sales Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING EQUIPMENT ONTO LOW-BOW.
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by flying object
INJ USING A CUTTING TORCH WORKING ON THE STINGER OF A SCOOP. A PIECE OF HOT RUST DEBRIS WENT INTO EYES.OCCURRED IN NO.4 ENTRY NEXT TO THE TAILPIECE ON #2 UNIT.
April 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Antelope Valley Aggregate Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING PIPE UP TO A PUMP. HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE WATER SCRAPING HIS RIGHT HAND. HE HAD HIS HAND WEDGED BETWEEN THE PIECES OF PIPE.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND CO-WORKERS WERE UNLOADING A SPPOL OF 5/8" WIRE ROPE FROM A E & M FLAT JEEP WHEN INJURED FELT A CATCH IN HIS LEFT HIP AREA.
April 22, 1992
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BRUISE SHOULDER,OPERATING SHEARER CUTTING TOWARD TAIL WHEN A PORTION OF ROOF FELL STRUCK EMPL ON LEFT SHOULDER.
April 22, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
3M Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS PATCHING CHUTE OVER #8 ROTEX. HE SLIPPED AND FELL FOUR OR FIVE FEET ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR ON HIS BACKSIDE. THERE WAS OIL AND LOOSE GRAVEL ON TOP OF THE ROTEX GEAR WHERE HE HAD BEE N STANDING.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS 6INX6INX6FT OUT OF A SCOOP BUCKET & STRAINED HIS UPPER LEFT ARM & SHOULDER
April 22, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Mayo Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS HAULING OUT OF #2 ENTRY WHEN HE MADE TURN DOWN #3 TOWARD FEEDER . THE SHUTTLE CAR GOT TO CLOSE TO RIB. FOOT HIT RIB PUSHING LEG UP INTO CHEST AND ARM.
April 22, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Stone Mountain Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BOLTER OPERATOR WAS PINNING TOP BELT WRENCH IN HAND DROP HEAD ON WEACH IT WENT IN LEFT LEG.
Gold River Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS INJURED WAS LIFTING A CRIB BLOCK HIGH OVER HIS HEAD HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK REGION.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STEPPED OFF DINNER CAR,STEPPED ON A CHUNK OF COAL AND TWISTED ANKLE.
April 22, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY CAUGHT ON A RUN THROUGH CAUSING IT TO SPRING STRIKING EE ON THE FACE
April 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE PULLED UNDER THE MINER TO GET LOADED. HE SAW A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK STARTING TO FALL. HE UT HIS HAND DOWN TO HELP HIMSELF UP. THE ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND,C AUSING IT TO BE BRUISED AND RQUIRING SIX (6) STITCHES.
April 22, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME REPORTED LEFT TESTICLE STARTED HURTING BETWEEN 1 & 2PM AND SHOOTING DOWN LEFT LEG.DOESNT KNOW HOW OR WHEN IT HAPPENED.THINKS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN ROUGH ROAD AS EMPL IS A SHUTTLE CAR OPER.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TAKING SCOOP OFF CHARGE SLIPPED ON WET MINE FLOOR FELL
April 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Claude C Wood Company · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING BELLY DUMP WITH A FLOATING SEAT. THE SEAT BELT MOUNTED TO FLOOR ONLY,OPER RECEIVED A FJARRING ACTION TO BACK.
April 22, 1992
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OFF A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON AND A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
April 22, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING A LADDER INJURED RT KNEE SMALL COAL TANK SURFACE.
April 22, 1992
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anthony Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE FIAT ALLIS 31 DOZER LOST BALANCE AND FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD AND HIT BACK OF LEFT SHOULDER.
Huss Contracting Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS CHANGIMG A HOSE ON THE BUCKET TRUCK WHEN HOT OIL DRIPPED INTO LEFT EYE.
April 22, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hiope Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT FOOT CAUGHT GETTING OUT OF SCOOP TWISTING LEG (RIGHT KNEE).
April 22, 1992
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Sands Hill Coal Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object
EMPL FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING TRUCK AND WENT INTO SMALL DIVERSION. THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION IN TRUCK.
April 22, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Homestake Mining Company of California · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE SLIPPED ON THE METAL FLOORING ON SOME SLIME SPOT AND INJURED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Harlan Kyva Coal Inc · Contact with electrical current
HELPING PUT OIL IN R F DRILL TRAILING CABLE GROUNDED AT SPLICE SLIGHT BURN ON BACK OF LEG
April 22, 1992
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
WHILE HOISTING POWER CABLE AT OVERHEAD CROSSOVER ON HAULROAD THE CABLE HOIST BROKE ALLOWING POWER CABLE TO FALL. POWER CABLE STRUCK EMPLOYEE AND KNOCKED HIM FROM THE CABLE STAND.
April 22, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE AND HIS PARTNER WERE BOTH DRILLING THE FACE WITH SEPARATE JACKLEGS.INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS FINISHED DRILLING WHEN THE STEEL BROKE ON THE OTHER MACHINE.THE JACKLEG FLEW FORWARD ST RIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RIGHT FOOT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PUTTING BELT RAILS TOGETHER IN THE MUD AND STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE AND FELL.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED DOWN OFF OF SCOOP ON A PIECE OF ROCK BRUISED RIGHT HEEL.
April 22, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATOR WAS FILLING IN FOR ANOTHER OPERATOR, STACKING 50 LB BAGS. HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN AND EXPERIENCED SWELLING IN HIS RT WRIST & FOREARM. THE REPETITINE MOTION INVEDUED IN STACKING BAGS CAU SED THE WRIST & FORARM TO DEVELOP TENDINTIES.
April 22, 1992
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Plateau Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER OF THE DRILL FEED UNTI EMPLOYEE BELIEVING THAT INNER SLIDE HAD BOTTOMED OUT & WAS IN POSITION HE PLACED HIS HAND ON TOP OF THE CYLINDER SLIDE TH EN TURNED LOOSE & FELL ON HIS RT HAND
April 22, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BECAUSE OF INCREASED BACK PAIN,EMPLOYEE WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR ON 04-22-92 AND TAKEN OFF WORK.
April 22, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING LOOSE MATERIAL OFF RIBS OF SHAFT WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM LESS THAN 10 FEET ABOVE HIM AND STRUCK HIS UPPER BACK.
April 22, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grand Rapids Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HURT HIS NECK WHILE REPLACING A SHIVE ON A CONVEYOR BETWEEN CRUSHERS.
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PUTTING ROCK DUST IN A MACHINE HOPPER WHEN HE TURNED CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO BUMP A MATERIAL CAR COUPLING, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
April 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Crystal Springs Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL BOLTING TOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON CANOPY AND A PIECE OF THE ROCK WENT INTO EYE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
TIGHTENING BOLT IT SLIPPED AND HIS L HAND STRUCKSHARP METAL LACER IT
April 22, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Atlas Gold Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HAUL TRUCK IN PIT WHEN SHE SAID SHE HIT A BUMP THAT CHAUSED THE INJURY.
April 22, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Rinker Materials Of Florida Inc · Struck against a moving object
OTHER EMPL HAD A SEIZURE RELATED TO OLD HEAD INJRY WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL OF TRUCK. DROVE TRUCK STILL LOADED DOWN THE RAMP FROM THE CRUSHER. DROVE INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANE ON A CURVE A ND COLLIDED WITH A EUCLID HAUL TRUCK DRIVEN BY OI.NAME.
April 22, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS BOLTING ROOF, SMALL ROCK 6X4X1 FELL STRIKING FINGER.
April 22, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Cement · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING IN #2 KILN & AS HE WAS TURNING TO LEAVE HE LWERED HIS FACE SHIELD & CLINKER DUST BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND WAS TOLD HE HAS A PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
April 22, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Yager Materials LLC · Fall from ladders
CLIMBING UP LADDER RAIL BROKE HE FELL BACK LNADING ON BOTTOM LOWER BACK AND R ARM
Trojan Mining · Fall onto or against objects
INURED WAS HOOKING UP CHAIN WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL & LANDED ON ROCK HURTING HIS BACK.
April 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER & HIT HIS RT ELBOW ON ROOF BOLTER HAPPENED AT #2 ENTRY FACE 404B
April 22, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ALLEGED INCIDENT WAS TO OCCURR WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP, HE CLAIMS THAT HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.
April 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mariposa Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING HAMMERS IN MILL.WHILE POSITIONING HAMMER TO BE PINNED INTO ROTOR THE HAMMER SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS ON THE 004-0 2 NORTH SECITON, APPROX 45 FT OUTBY SPAD NO. 4949 HANGING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE. AS EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE MINER CABLE UP OVER HIS HEAD TO HAND, HE SAID HE FELT PAI N IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 4-24-92.
April 22, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RAM CAR RAN OVER RAIL THAT WAS LOOSE,RAIL FLIPPED OVER ON RIGHT FOOT.
April 22, 1992
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Sand Company-Div/General Paving Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER MISSED TARGET DRIVING WEDGE IN CRUSHER AND TWISTED BACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MOVING ROOF BOLTER TO NEXT ROW OF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED,STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL TWISTING LEFT KNEE.FIRST DAY ABSENT WAS 4-27-92.
April 22, 1992
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TAKING SAMPLE FROM R R CAR PULLED BACK MUSCLE
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A ROLLER JACK IN BELT,PAN IN LOWER BACK.
April 21, 1992
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Larry D Baumgardner Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HOLDING 5 LB HAMMER ON A PIN WHILE ANOTHER EE WAS SLEDGEING OUT THE PIN HAMNMER HEAD WAS ROUNDED AND DID NOT MAKE FIRM CONTACT ON PIN HAMMER BOUNCED BACK AND HIT EE ON THE CHEEK AND ABO VE THE EYE.
April 21, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Reiss Viking · Flash burns (electric)
HE WAS REMOVING MCC (ELECTRICAL) PANEL. A WRIE CAME OUT OF THE TOP OF BREAKER AND GROUNDED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH, BURNING EYES AND FACE.
Golat & Powers Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE GENERATOR LEGS BROKE AND TRAILER STARTED TO TIP OVER.I.NAME TURNED TO RUN AWAY FROM THE TRAILER AND RAN INTO A PIECE OF METAL THAT JAMMED INTO LEFT KNEE.
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE RIDES DAILY ON MANTRIP TO AND FROM FACE OF MINES. DUE TO THE ROUGHNESS AND FREQUENCY OF RIDE, STRAIN AND INFECTION TO THE LEFT TESTICLE OCCURRED.
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
LG ROCK SLIPPED OFF THE SHOVEL BUCKET IN TRUCK BED
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
LOOSE ROCK ABOUT THE SIZE OF BRICK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN RIGHT ELBOW
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE BELT WHEN HE STEPPED ON AN OFF SET IN THE MINE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG.
Nsm Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GETTING OFF OF A 355 DOZER WHEN IS FOOT BC ECAME LODGED IN MUD AND HE TWISTED HIS LEG.
April 21, 1992
AL · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EE WAS REPAIRING TRACK WHEN A MOTOR THAT WAS PARKED BEHIND HIM STARTED ROLLING AND STRUCK HIM KNOCKING HIM DOWN.
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheyenne Sales Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HAND SLAPPED PIECE OF TIN- TWO FINGERS WERE CUT.
April 21, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Struck against stationary object
54736YEE WAS USING JACKHAMMER ON #1 CLINKER BELT.WHEN HE STARTED TO PULL JACKHAMMER UP,HE HIT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE CHANNEL BEAM.
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HANDLING A WATER PUMP FOR A CONTINUOUS MINER, HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN.
April 21, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-Central, Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS GETTING OFF BACKHOE AND SLIPPED FALLING AGAINST HAND RAIL.
April 21, 1992
WA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WORKING ON BRAKE PROBLEM ON ENGINE DECK OF UNIT 3047 STEPPED BACK AND SLIPPED HE FELL 6-7 FEET LANDING ON BACK.
April 21, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Macklin Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS CUTTING AND WELDING ON A LOADER BUCKET WITH GOGGLES ON. NEXT DAY EYE BOTHERED HIM AND HE THOUGHT HE HAD WELD BURN SO HE DIDN'T GO TO THE DR. UNTIL A WEEK LATER WHEN EYE KEPT WATERING. DR. SAID HAD CUT ON CORNEA, GAVE SALVE, WATCHED ONE DAY. ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HIS EYE IS SWOLLEN AND VISION BLURRED IN THAT EYE, IS GOING TO SPECIALIST.
EMPL USING A CRANE TO REMOVE WALKWAY MATERIAL FROM WELDING TRUCK. STEPPED OFF TRUCK ONTO TRAILER HITCH SLIPPED & FELL HURTING LEFT ANKLE.
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Clay Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED ALLEDGES THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM HIS TRUCK AND SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOTTOM STEP. HE FELL TO THE GROUND. HE SAYS THAT HE PUT HIS LEFT HAND OUT TO BREAK HS FALL AND THIS CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT WRIST.
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE BACKING RUBBER TIRED 3-WHEELER BACK UP TRACK, WHEEL HIT SIDE OF RAIL CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO BE JERKED FRAM HAND. WHEN STEERING KNOB CAME AROUND IT HIT HIM ON LEFT ARM.
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS KNOCKING A HOLE IN A STOPPING WHEN HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER CONTACTED AN AREA OF DRIED STOPPING SEALANT.
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
M & H Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
LEAVING WORK DUE TO AN EMERGENCY- HAD AUTO WRECK ON COMPANY HIGHWAY.
April 21, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brohm Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
SLIPPED AND FELL ON HOOD OF TRUCK WHILE ADJUSTING RH SPOT MIRROR.
Cas-Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BACK PAIN LIFTING BELT SHIELDS
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED OFF IN A BURIED TAIL PIECE HOLE STEPPED THRU A OPENING IN TAIL PC WING & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN KNEES DID NOT REPORT OR GO TO DR UNTIL 06-09-92
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SAWING TIMBERS AND SAW BECAME HUNG. WHEN SAW WAS JERKED OUT IT CUT INDEX FINGER.
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM LOCOMOTIVE & SLIPPED & FELL INJURING HIS BACK EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE ALREADY HAD A SORE BACK FROM AN INCIDENT ON 04-07-92 WHILE WORKING AS A WELDER
April 21, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
WHILE SCOOPING GOB A PIECE OF 3IN PLASTIC WATER PIPE SLID BETWEEN CANOPY DOOR & THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK JUST ABOVE THE KIDNEY BRUISING THE KIDNEY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE GETTING MATERIALS FROM THE TOOL SLED.
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS EMPTYING TO DUST BOX ON THE ROOF BOLTER A PIECE OF GOB FELL FROM BETWEEN THE PINS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK.
Guy King & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CUTTING DOWN THE PRESSURE ON CONE CRUSHER WHEN OIL PRESSURE LINE BROKE CAUSING HH TO JUMP BACK CUTTING OFF PRESSURE VALVE, NO PRESSURE ON CRANK HANDLE CAUSED HANDLE TO SPIN BACK HITTING HIM ON RIGHT WRIST.
April 21, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Struck against stationary object
RUNNING TO TRUCK TO GET A TOOL STEPPED ON AIR HOSE TWISTED ANKLE
April 21, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Har-Lee Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF DRILL, NOT PAYING ATTENTION, AND LOWERED DRILL HOOD ONTO HIS FOOT.
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE SAID HE PLACED A WOOD HALF HEADER UNDER A SKID IN THE RAISED POSITION THE SKID FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE FOOT
April 21, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pentagram Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
MANTRIP WAS GOING DOWN A HILL BRAKES WENT OUT MAN OPER MANTRIP REVERSED DIRECTION MANTRIP STUCK ON POINT STRIKING RIB OF COAL SEAM MAN WAS BOUNCED AROUND ON MANTRIP.
April 21, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE STATED HE INSTALLED THE OUTSIDE ROOF BOLT PULLED DOWN SOME LOOSE ROOF MOVED THE ATRS TO INSTALL INSIDE BOLT AS THE ATRS CONTACTED THE MINE ROOF A SECTION OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK THE EMP LOYEE ON THE LEFT ANKLE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING THE 4' TOP AUGER INTO THE ROOF WHEN HIS RIGHT THUMB GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE XX 4' SECTION AND THE 5' SECTION OF DRILL STEEL.
April 21, 1992
CO · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object
TOP HALF OF DRILL STEEL HUNG UP IN HOLE AND AS OPERATOR WAS LOWERING THE DRILL HEAD.THE CHUCK STARTED TO FALL OUT.INJURED REACHED FOR THE CHUCK AND THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT AT THE SAME TIME ST
April 21, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Limestone Dust Corp · Struck against stationary object
LOADING BAG DUST AND STEPPED ON A BAG THAT HAD BEEN DROPPED AND TWISTED KNEE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEES WERE CRIBBING ON HEAD OF LONGWALL WHEN A ROCK FELL & HIT THE DINNER TABLE THEN OFF & ON HIS LEG & FEET
April 21, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jackson Ready-Mix Concrete · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING AIR JACK UNDER THE KILN IN ORDER TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
April 21, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING 6" YELLOWMINE PIPE TOGETHER WITH AN 8 POUND SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HE PUT THE HAMMER DOWN AND TURNED AROUND TO WALK AWAY AND THEN FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER BLA DE. DIAGNOSIS WAS A SHOULDER AND NECK STRAIN AND HE IS TO REMAIN OFF WORK FOR FIVE DAYS.
April 21, 1992
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Louisiana Dredging Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE WHEN A WRENCH SLIPPED WITH AN EXTENDED PIPE THEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHEN HE TRIED TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE.
Copper Range Company · Struck against a moving object
LIGHTS ON SCOOP WENT OUT HE TURNED CORNER HIT PILLAR JARRING OPER FORWARD IN T BAR
April 21, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
NOTE: DID NOT RECEIVE DOCTOR'S DIAGNOSIS UNTIL 5-12-92. THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PERSONNEL CARRIER. WHILE STEPPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT BECAME CAUGHT ON THE BRAKE HANDLE CAUSING HER TO LOSE HER BALANCE AND FALL TOT HE MINE FLOOR.
April 21, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solution Gold Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface
68935 CLEANING AND REPAIRING THE CYANIDE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON THE LEACH PAD,EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.WHEN INJURY DID NOT IMPROVE,EMPLOYEE SAW DOCTOR WHO BELIEVED T 85950WAS CARTILIDGE DAMAGE,HOWEVER CONTINUED TO WAIT FOR IMPROVEMENT UNTIL SURGERY WAS NECESSARY ON 07-09-92.UP UNTIL THAT TIME THIS WAS NOT A REPORTABLE INJURY BECAUSE THERE HAD BEEN NOT LOS
April 21, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE MOUNTING WATER SPRAY ON LID TOOK RUB RAIL OFF TO MOUNT SPRAY DROPPED RAIL ON RT FOOT.
April 21, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dravo Lime Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CUTTING DOWN A SMALL METAL WORK PLATFORM WITH A TORCH. ONE SIDE ON IT WAS HEAVYER THAN THE OTHER. WHEN HE CUT IT LOOSE IT TWISTED AS IT FELL AND HIT HIM ON CALF OF LEG CAUSING A SIMPLE FRACTURE.
April 21, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
85061S WELDING ON A HEADER PIPE AND MUST HAVE RECEIVED AN ARC FLASH FROM ANOTHER WELDER WHO WAS WELDING ALONF SIDE OF HIM.
April 20, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lexie Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MAN WAS CHANGING SEAT POSITION IN SHUTTLE CAR AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DESCENDING A 4 FT LADDER AT HIS WORK SITE. THE LADDER SHIFTED AND HE MISSED A RUN CAUSING HIM TO EXTEND HIS LEG. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE GROIN. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A LEFT INGU INAL HERNIA. HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 4-22-92 AND IS OFF THE JOB.
South Fork Energies Inc · Fall onto or against objects
GETTING IN THE TRUCK TO GO UP THE HILL TO THE MINES, HE STEPPED UP ON THE BUMPER AND SLIPPED. IT BRUISED HIS LEG AND SKINNED HIS SHIN.
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A RAISE-UP ROUND IN HIS STOPE. AS HE WAS COLLARING THE DRILL HOLE, HE WAS HOLDING ONTO HIS JACKLEG DRILL HANDLE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND OPERATING THE THROTTLE WITH HIS LE FT HAND. THE DRILL STEEL DISLODGED A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK WHICH FELL AND STRUCK HIS RET. LITTLE DFINGER AS HE HELD ONTO THE DRILL HANDLE, CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE.
April 20, 1992
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL TO LOOSEN A BOLT TO A WHEEL UNIT TO A COAL HAULER. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO STRIKE THE CHISEL, HE MISSED IT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST CHIPPING A BONE.
April 20, 1992
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK WHEN THE ROCK FELL IT CAUGHT THE BAR PUSHING IT BACK ON HIS LEG
April 20, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.DIAGNOSIS.SEVERE KNEE STRAIN.
April 20, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR ON 002 SECTION SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK A HOLE IN ROAD WAY INJURING EMPLOYEE.
April 20, 1992
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ivy Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING BELTLINE HURT KNEE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT RIBS ON THE MINE FLOOR.
April 20, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM MANTRIP TO SECTION BUMPED HIS HEAD AGAINST A CURTAIN BOARD THAT WAS BOLTED TO THE ROOF COMPLAINED OF NECK PAIN
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED, TURNING HIS ANKLE IN A WATER HOLE.